Posts by Rob Perry
Aylmer dips toe into possible indoor pool
While the town couldn’t afford to build a new indoor pool for at least eight to 10 years, Aylmer council members on Wednesday, Aug. 14, moved up the first step, pre-engineering designs for such a facility, to next year from 2026. They were meeting as finance committee and were considering a proposed capital budget for…
Read MoreDespite threatening weather, 3 Port Tour a success
Sonia Colautti of St. Thomas, left, Ian Cunningham of London and Rhys Bateman of London cycled east on College Line during the early stages of the 100-kilometre route of the 3 Port Tour on Saturday, Aug. 17. This was Ms. Colautti’s fourth time at the tour. “It was frigging fantastic,” she said, lauding the volunteers…
Read MoreEECAP, food bank giving out more than getting in donations
The need among local families for food and financial assistance is outpacing what East Elgin Community Assistance Program is receiving in donations, Chairman Peter Ungar told Aylmer councillors on Wednesday, Aug. 14. “I’m not here for money,” he assured council members, but did seek their support in a push for a “living wage” in Ontario.…
Read MoreOwner of lost bull found
Elgin OPP reported on Monday, Aug. 26, that the owner of a lost bull in Central Elgin had been found. Police investigated a report of a bull running at large on Belmont Road near Ferguson Line on Saturday, Aug. 17, at about 7 p.m. Assisted by members of the public, officers corralled the bull and…
Read MoreAliens take on Astronauts at Springfield library
Aliens were pitted against Astronauts in a variety of games as Springfield library’s Summer Reading Club wrapped up its season with “Space Family Fun Days” on Thursday, Aug. 8. Here, volunteer, and Alien, Maria Bisante, 14, tried to catch up to Astronaut Tony Peters, 9, in the “Ladder Challenge.” Look for more pictures in the…
Read MoreBig crowd at Aylmer Fair
The 176th Aylmer Fair last weekend, enjoying mild weather and no rain, recorded an attendance of more than 11,000 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. That’s up – way up – from 7,000 last year. “Amazing,” Fair President Randy Laur said on Monday, “It was better than I ever expected. “I haven’t seen crowds here that…
Read MoreAylmer Pride Picnic at Optimist Park
Two drag queens, Priscilla, left, and Chastity Cage lip-synched and danced to a song during the second annual Aylmer Pride Picnic at Optimist Park in Aylmer on Monday afternoon, Aug. 5. Organizers said they were pleased with the turnout. For another picture, see the Aug. 7 edition of The Aylmer Express. (AE/Rob Perry)
Read MoreAylmer Fair opens Friday, Aug. 9
President Randy Laur says this year, the 176th edition of the Aylmer Fair, promises as always, an opportunity to gather together, socialize and take in all the attractions, including cattle shows, demolition derbies, arts and crafts competitions, flower shows, farm produce contests, a variety of foods, a petting zoo with pony rides and, for the…
Read More“The Roaring ’20s” at Aylmer-Malahide museum
Emily Campbell, left, Jocelyn Gee, Samuel Warren, Beau Warren and Jeanette Pesall were among the participants in “The Artifact,” a speak-easy event celebrating the 1920s and the current exhibit, “The Roaring ’20s” at the Aylmer-Malahide Museum and Archives location at 14 East Street in Aylmer Friday night, July 26. The younger party-goers said they’d found…
Read MoreMP Karen Vecchio won’t seek re-election
Elgin-Middlesex-London Member of Parliament Karen Vecchio is preparing to leave office and is considering other avenues of community service after 10 years on Parliament Hill. MP Vecchio, who was raised on a turkey and hog farm in Sparta, has advised Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, and Leader of the…
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